Genus: Butia
Members growing plants in this genus
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Joined 20 Aug, 2008
16 plants
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22 Oct, 2008
I looked this one up on the internet.
Apparently in the deep south, jelly is made from the fruit. :o)
On photo - Butia capitata - Jelly Palm
17 Oct, 2008
Janey,
I think they look good there also...however, I think they eventually will be removed. Especially, the Australian tree fern because this plant can grow to at least 25 feet tall (8 meters tall).
On photo - Butia capitata - Jelly Palm
17 Oct, 2008
Wow, they're very happy there Delonix, and look really great!
On photo - Butia capitata - Jelly Palm
17 Oct, 2008
I've never read that they are grown commercially in California...however, in South America they are grown commercially for Jelly, Wine and other uses.
On photo - Butia capitata - Jelly Palm
17 Oct, 2008
Wow, that is amazing. Are the fruit collected and sold commercially too?
On photo - Butia capitata - Jelly Palm
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Joined 9 Sep, 2008
San Diego, California
22 Oct, 2008
Terratoonie,
These trees are very common in California, grown everywhere even to the foothills of the Sierra Mountain Range. It is such a hardy palm. I assume it can be grown in many parts of England.
The fruits are make into jelly or eaten raw...it taste like a soft pineapple.
On photo - Butia capitata - Jelly Palm